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Cookie Policy

How and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our Website.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how GCCS Standard (“Controller”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses them on the website https://standardgccs.com (“Website”), and what choices you have regarding their use. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies or have declined cookies via a consent mechanism where provided.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the website owners, and to enhance the user experience. Cookies may be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or “session” cookies (deleted automatically when you close your browser).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

The Website uses the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary CookiesThese cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
b) Functional CookiesThese cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language or region preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
c) Analytics / Performance CookiesThese cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website (e.g., which pages are visited most often, how visitors navigate the site). All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They help us improve how the Website works.
d) Third-Party CookiesCertain third-party services embedded on the Website (such as Google reCAPTCHA) may place their own cookies. We do not control the setting of these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for further information.

3. Specific Cookies Used on This Website

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_grecaptcha Google reCAPTCHA Spam prevention and bot detection on forms Third-party Session
rc::a Google reCAPTCHA Distinguishes between humans and bots Third-party Persistent
rc::b Google reCAPTCHA Distinguishes between humans and bots Third-party Session
rc::c Google reCAPTCHA Distinguishes between humans and bots Third-party Session
NID Google Stores preferences and information for pages with Google maps/services Third-party 6 months
CONSENT Google Tracks the user’s cookie consent status Third-party 2 years

The table above may not be exhaustive. Cookies set by third-party services may change without notice from us. We review and update this list periodically.

4. Google reCAPTCHA

The Website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA analyses user behaviour (such as mouse movements, time spent on the page, IP address, and browser information) to assess whether interactions are performed by a human or an automated system. In the course of this analysis, Google may set cookies and collect data as described in the Google Privacy Policy.

The legal basis for the use of reCAPTCHA is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in protecting the Website from fraud and spam). Where required by applicable law, the use of reCAPTCHA may be based on consent.

5. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, and some features may not work as intended.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

You may also opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.

6. Consent

Where required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by using any cookie consent mechanism provided on the Website. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

7. Legal Basis

Strictly necessary cookies are set based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure Website). All other cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), where required by applicable law, or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), depending on the jurisdiction and nature of the cookie.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

GCCS Standard Email: contact@standardgccs.com Website: https://standardgccs.com
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.